HGS Triumphs Again with Full Marks in UKMT Regional Final
The UKMT Team Maths Challenge (TMC) is a competition between nearly 700 schools, each bringing a team of four students to solve a variety of mathematical problems. The regional final of the TMC consists of four rounds:
Group Round
All four students work together on some mathematical problems. Teamwork and time management play a big role in this round.
All four students work together on some mathematical problems. Teamwork and time management play a big role in this round.
Crossnumber
Like a crossword, but with numbers! Two students get the across clues and two get the down clues. Strategy and perseverance are put to the test as the aim is to fill in the grid without knowing the other pair’s clues or talking to them.
Like a crossword, but with numbers! Two students get the across clues and two get the down clues. Strategy and perseverance are put to the test as the aim is to fill in the grid without knowing the other pair’s clues or talking to them.
Shuttle
In pairs, students answer 16 questions. One answer becomes part of the next question for the other pair, so accuracy is crucial here otherwise it can become a wild goose chase.
In pairs, students answer 16 questions. One answer becomes part of the next question for the other pair, so accuracy is crucial here otherwise it can become a wild goose chase.
Relay
In pairs, students answer 30 questions. When a question is answered, students run to their marker for checking and, if correct, they get the next question to hand to the other two students. Speed, both mathematically and physically, play a part in this round.
In pairs, students answer 30 questions. When a question is answered, students run to their marker for checking and, if correct, they get the next question to hand to the other two students. Speed, both mathematically and physically, play a part in this round.
In 2024, HGS won the regional final by scoring 226 out of 236 points. Last year, HGS improved on that by scoring full marks, securing first place in the regional final, and then continued to place joint fourth in the national finals. This year’s team clearly have some big shoes to fill!
Out of 80 students who took part in the TMC try-outs this year, Aarush Maniyar (9P2), Sienna Xu (8H1), Abdul Cheema (8B2) and Yusuf Shah (9C1) showed remarkable skill and were selected to represent HGS. On Thursday 12th February, they spent all day competing at Lawnswood School. Once again HGS scored full marks (and finishing the relay round with half the time remaining, I might add), securing first place and an invitation to the national finals in Manchester in June.
The team performed exceptionally well and continued to raise the bar. Congratulations to all four of them! They certainly got the attention of other students and staff at the event. The team are no doubt planning their next steps with the idea of securing a national first place. We wish them the best of luck!